Weekend Gis Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description Under close supervision, performs a variety of engineering and technical support duties such as drafting and computer aided design drawings and updates, surveying, project record keeping, and assembling and filing reports in support of the engineering projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) Tasks Draws, edits, and updates design drawings, specifications, and project documents; conducts field surveys and traffic studies; completes various technical calculations relating to County design and construction projects; provides technical support and assistance to engineers and designers

Provides oversight and guidance to engineering technicians in surveying and design work; may provide support for computer systems and equipment; maintains engineering supplies; maintains files; copies, binds and unbinds engineering drawings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Knowledge of the maps, deeds, plats, and historical documents relating to surveys.

Knowledge of computer equipment, design and office software manuals and surveying manuals. Knowledge of technical design standards, symbols, surveying equipment, large copiers and blueprint machines. Skill in reading and understanding Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding maps, engineering drawings, surveys and plats. Skill in communicating effectively orally and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors. Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS or directly related discipline field from an accredited institution and three (3) years of direct work experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS and/or surveying field. A valid driver's license is required. OR An Associate's Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS or directly related discipline field from an accredited institution and five (5) years of direct work experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS and/or surveying field.

A valid driver's license is required. OR The equivalent of a high school diploma and seven (7) years of direct work experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS and/or surveying field. A valid driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires moderate physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and driving with occasional lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Regular visits to project work sites are required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx